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Nice Article on the net about A2 jackets
Found this by accident thought you guys might find it interesting . WWII Bomber Jackets | Untold Stories | John Slemp - South x Southeast photomagazine This A-2 jacket belonged to Captain Stephen M....
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Is anybody after a size 50 horse Aero A2 $242
Is anybody interested in a size 50 Aero A2 I saw this on the Australian version of craigs list $US around $242 I know there are some larger people here if anybody wants this I'm in australia so I don't...
View ArticleELC Monarch
Some might remember I recently purchased this jacket from Dom Sale post etc After it arrived I replaced the cuffs and waistband with ones that were an excellent match with some I had earlier from Larry...
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Befton Clo. Co. A-2 Info
Ran across this Befton Clo. Co. A-2 the other day.. I've seen others here and there over the years, but never could figure-out just who Befton is/was?? I am familiar with Sefton Clo. Co. (Steve...
View ArticleRAW Brand Jacket
Back in 87 or 88 I bought a leather jacket at the local mall and the label inside reads, “RAW LEATHER WEAR”. Anyone ever heard of this brand? I still have the jacket and have worn it maybe 3 times.
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East Bloc trench coat inspires ugly response
This came from an eBay seller in Poland. When I tried it on, everyone's reaction but mine was strongly negative. "Never wear this." "It's horrible." "You look like a Fascist." What is your reaction to...
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Re arranging the "the cave" display case
Just thought id post these pics of the beginning of re arranging my new display in my room . I needed to re evaluate my available space as the paperwork for the book seems to be taking over the room !
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Another Erich Hartmann flight jacket
Just got this one... An issued version ( this one not to Erich ...) and also called Reich’s Defence jacket...Reichsverteidigungsjacke. They were issued in grey, russet and seal...
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Eastman early house A2 goat size 40 $256 or offers
This is on Australia on gumtree it's like craiglist here. Early eastman house A2 I actually sold the guy the jacket about eight years ago, I only had it about two weeks, it was like new then and looks...
View ArticleLeather patches and how they were fixed
A question really ...... i have bought a repro jacket (a GW) that has stitch holes where a patch was fixed. I was wondering how leather SQN or BG patches were fixed to originals back in the day as i...
View ArticleAnyone buying GW or ELC new any more ?
Been a while since anyone here was displaying a crisp new GW or ELC. Anyone got one heading their way soon ? Or are we all second-hand goods and budget jackets only now ?
View Articlemy latest acquisitions
I scored a great set of HB-7 Headphones fitted with ANB-H-1 receivers and the red PL-354 bail out plug. (HS-33?) and it came with a black JK-26 extension plug. The receivers are Made by SHURE Brothers,...
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GW Acme / Aero 18775 just bought
Damnit, just bought this on Facebook from Andrew Swatland !! Swore i wouldn’t get another bloody jacket !! Anyone recognise it ? There were wings & a sqn patch now removed. Might have to get them...
View ArticleAN6505 -1
Sorry to open a new thread on this subject . But did someone say they were looking for an original one of these ?? Carl
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Maybe it's time for a YOSSARIAN themed A-2?
I think I am going to make me a "Catch-22" inspired A-2. I haven't seen the mini series, yet, so I will stick to the movie design. My "Patch-22" is closer to that, with some adjustments: The canvas was...
View ArticleChinese and Burma leather Blood Chits - Sean Collins
For those interested, Sean Collins is having a little off-bay (can't blame him) special on some chits. $50 for the Chinese and $75 for the Burmese... These are his latest and are copied off WW2...
View ArticleTools for making leather patches
Hi everyone, I’m gonna make the hand painted leather patches (multi lay sewed together) myself for my A-2 jackets, could you please give me any tips or advices? Such as detailed list of tools for...
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Cockpit Horsehide A-2 Jake Cutter's Flying Tigers tribute jacket
Hello all, I took this jacket off Greg's hands a while back, as a knock around (helping to offset his awesome ELC Star no doubt). I liked it so much, I decided to spruce it up a bit. Replaced the...
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FIVESTAR LEATHER A2 JACKET
Here are some photos of our newly Crafted A-2 jacket. We made this with new top quality, 1.2 mm thick Goatskin leather, 100% Cotton Lining including sleeves, This one is made in our new Superior Grain...
View Articlefun with stencils
A few years back I picked up this RRL faux AN-J-2/AN6551 on sale. It's a nice lightweight jacket for spring and fall but I thought I'd snazz it up a bit with some stencils (and taking out the neck...
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